Home Maintenance Checklist for Fall

4 September, 2016 BY Virtual Results PubSub

Winter’s coming – and, no, we don’t mean it’s time for a new season of Game of Thrones. While the end-of-August hot temperatures may have you thinking summer is here to stay forever, autumn really is just around the corner. It’s time to do a little maintenance to prepare your home for the coming season. Here’s the rundown of what you should accomplish in the next month or two.

Inside your home

Fall and winter bring cooler temperatures, so it’s time to make sure the inside of your home is ready for the switch. These are the chores you should consider tackling:

Save some money on heating costs this winter by sealing leaks around doors and windows with weather stripping and caulk.

Have your furnace and heating system checked by a professional and change furnace filters. Consider signing up for an annual maintenance contract, which could save you money on maintenance visits.

Check your fireplace or woodstove. Look inside the flue to make sure the damper is functioning properly and that it is free of debris or nests. Have built up creosote cleaned by a professional.

While it might seem like this is a lengthy to-do list, regular maintenance and repairs each season will go a long way to make sure your home stays in the best shape possible. Tackle a project or two each weekend and by the time the holidays are here, you can relax and enjoy!